For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,587 students in Halifax County, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 228 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Halifax County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Halifax County, VA are Halifax County High School, Scottsburg Elementary School and Cluster Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Halifax County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Halifax County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Halifax County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
High School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4977
Grades: 9-12
| 1,425 students
Rank: #22.
Scottsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 Scottsburg School Trail
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 454-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Cluster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7091 Huell Matthews Hwy.
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Alton, VA 24520
(434) 517-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #44.
Halifax County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Middle School Cir
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,021 students
Rank: #55.
Clays Mill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Clays Mill School Dr
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Scottsburg, VA 24589
(434) 476-3022
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #66.
Sydnor Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Sydnor Jennings Rd
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1013
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1013
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Meadville School Loop
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Nathalie, VA 24577
(434) 349-1012
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #88.
Sinai Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Sinai Elementary Drive
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-6193
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #99.
South Boston Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Parker Avenue
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 517-2620
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Academy
Alternative School
315 S Main St
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-5518
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-5518
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Jeffress Blvd.
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Grades: PK
| 101 students
Halifax County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 Marshall Ave
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4248
Grades: 3-6
| 376 students
1011 Cluster Springs Elementar
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4121
Grades: PK
| 69 students
1011 Cluster Springs Elem Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4682
Grades: 4-6
| 258 students
Governor's C&t Academy (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
315 S. Main St
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-2171
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-2171
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Halifax Cor Unit #23 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1200 Farm Rd
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 572-1808
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 572-1808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
722 Mountain Road
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-3021
Halifax, VA 24558
(434) 476-3021
Grades: K-2
| 221 students
1011 South Of Dan Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4233
Grades: K-3
| 348 students
1010 School House Rd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 753-7000
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
1011 Virgilina School Rd
Virgilina, VA 24598
(434) 585-8000
Virgilina, VA 24598
(434) 585-8000
Grades: K-6
| 92 students
1927 Jeffress Blvd
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
South Boston, VA 24592
(434) 572-4273
Grades: K-2
| 297 students
1010 Wilson Memorial Sch Loop
Vernon Hill, VA 24597
(434) 476-3000
Vernon Hill, VA 24597
(434) 476-3000
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Halifax County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Halifax County, VA include Halifax County High School, Scottsburg Elementary School and Cluster Springs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Halifax County, VA?
11 public schools are located in Halifax County, VA.
What percentage of students in Halifax County, VA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Halifax County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Halifax County, VA?
Halifax County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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